Pixel Magic Systems MTV5000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Safety Information 3
Additional Safety Instructions 4
1. Welcome 7
1.1 Package Contents 8
1.2 Basic Definitions 9
2. Tour of Magic TV™ 11
2.1 Remote Control 12
2.2 Rear Panel 14
2.3 Front Panel Display 16
3. Cabling 17
3.1 Power and Aerial/Antenna Connections 18
3.2 Direct Connection to a TV 19
3.3 Connection Via an AV Receiver 21
3.4 Other Setup Options 23
4. Guided Setup 25
4.1 Getting a Picture 26
4.2 Welcome to Magic TV™ Guided Setup 26
5. Viewing LIVE TV 29
5.1 Simple Operations 30
5.2 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 32
5.3 Aspect Ratio Correction 34
6. Recording and Playback 35
6.1 Basic Magic TV™ Recording Terms 36
6.2 Instant Recording 36
6.3 Recording from the EPG 37
6.4 Timer Recording 38
6.5 Viewing and amending Scheduled
Recordings using the To Do List 38
6.6 Recording Priorities and Conflicts 39
6.7 Browsing Recorded Programmes 40
6.8 Managing Recorded Programmes 42
6.9 Playback of Recorded Programmes 43
6.10 TimeShifting & Pausing Live TV 44
7. Magic TV™ Settings 45
7.1 Info Format 46
7.2 Video 47
7.3 Audio 48
7.4 Recording 48
7.5 Channel Setup 49
7.6 Guided Setup 50
7.7 System 51
8. System Operations 53
8.1 Network Setup 54
8.2 Firmware Upgrade 55
9. Troubleshooting 57
9.1 Common Problems 58
9.2 Setting the Output Format
from the Front Panel 60
9.3 Rescue Procedure 61
10. Support & Warranty 63
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Additional Safety Instructions
• To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference
• Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat
sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid
sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water
• Do not force connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect
the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never
pull on the wires themselves
• The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of the unit.
If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will
rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings,
and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage
• Be sure to allow a space of at least 30 cm behind, 20 cm on both
sides and 10 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire
and damage
• Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other
equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit further
away from such equipment if interference is observed
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth
• Be sure to read section 9: Troubleshooting regarding common
operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty
• When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time,
disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet
Additional Safety Instructions
• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when
there is an electrical storm
• Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization of an appliance is not compromised
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as
it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off.
This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is
designed to consume a small amount of power